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Poké-Trade

The safest, smartest, and most trusted Pokémon card marketplace and trading platform.

Platform

  • Marketplace
  • Trade Center
  • Price Guide
  • Smart Tags

Research

  • Research Center
  • Market
  • Indexes
  • Sales History
  • Population
  • Compare
  • Market Insights

Verify & Grade

  • Grading Hub
  • Grading Standards
  • Certification
  • Poke-Trade Verification
  • Verified Portfolio
  • Verify a Cert

Learn

  • How It Works
  • Collecting Guide
  • Grading Guide
  • Shipping Guide

Company

  • About
  • News & Intel
  • Membership
  • Community
  • Wins Feed
  • Protect

Resources

  • Help Center
  • Support Center
  • Contact Us
  • Trust & Safety
  • Feedback
  • Report an Issue

Legal

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Acceptable Use
  • DMCA

© 2026 Poké-Trade. All rights reserved.

Poké-Trade is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures Inc., or The Pokémon Company. Pokémon and all related marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Affiliate disclosure: Some outbound links to TCGplayer, eBay, and other retailers are affiliate links. Poké-Trade may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through these links, at no additional cost to you. This helps support the platform and does not influence the prices you pay.

Poké-Trade is a technology platform and marketplace. Poké-Trade is not an insurance company and does not underwrite, bind, or administer insurance coverage. Poké-Trade documents and tracks trades with required tracking, photo proof, and a dispute window; it does not guarantee or reimburse the value of any trade. Insurance products, when available, are offered separately by licensed insurance professionals through approved carrier partners.

    Trust & Safety

    Trade with Confidence

    7 layers of protection keep you safe from scams, fakes, and fraud. From identity verification to required tracking, photo proof, and dispute review — we provide the tools you need to trade with confidence.

    7 Layers of Protection

    Every transaction is protected from start to finish

    LAYER 1

    Identity Verification

    Email, phone, and government ID verification. New accounts are restricted until verified. Bad actors can't just create throwaway accounts.

    Email verification required
    Phone SMS verification
    Government ID for high-value sellers
    Verified badge on profile
    LAYER 2

    Listing Protection

    Mandatory real photos, duplicate detection, and auto-flagging of suspicious listings that are priced way below market value.

    Front + back photos required ($50+)
    Duplicate image detection
    Auto-flag below 30% market value
    No stock images allowed
    LAYER 3

    Buyer Dispute Window

    Every trade includes a buyer dispute window: raise an issue with evidence before a trade is marked complete, and our team reviews the trade record.

    Buyer dispute window
    One-click dispute with evidence
    Platform review of the trade record
    Tracking & photo proof on file
    LAYER 4

    Direct Shipping with Tracking

    All items ship directly between users. Tracking numbers required for trades and sales over $25. Delivery confirmation needed before authorization release.

    Direct shipping between users
    Mandatory tracking ($25+)
    Photo proof of packaging ($100+)
    Delivery confirmation
    LAYER 5

    Reputation System

    Trade score, star ratings, and reviews visible on every profile. New users have restricted limits. Trust is earned, not assumed.

    Star ratings + written reviews
    Trade score on every profile
    New user warning badge (< 30 days)
    Progressive trust limits
    LAYER 6

    Automated Fraud Detection

    Our system watches for suspicious patterns: multiple accounts, wash trading, abnormal dispute rates, and rapid-fire listings.

    Multi-account detection
    Wash trading detection
    Auto-suspend at 3 disputes/month
    Rate limiting on listings
    LAYER 7

    Dispute Resolution

    Both parties can open disputes with photo evidence. Admin reviews communications, tracking, and photos. All records preserved permanently.

    Photo evidence upload
    Admin review process
    Resolution options: refund/return/warning
    Permanent audit trail

    Verification Levels

    Higher verification = more trust = higher limits

    Email Verified

    3 trades/week · $100 max · 5 listings · No selling

    Verify email address

    Phone Verified

    10 trades/week · $500 max · 25 listings · Selling enabled

    Verify phone number (SMS code)

    ID Verified

    50 trades/week · $5,000 max · 100 listings · Full access

    Government ID via Stripe Identity ($1.50)

    Trusted Trader

    Unlimited · No caps · Priority support

    50+ trades completed
    4.5+ average rating
    0 disputes in 90 days
    How trades complete

    How Trades Complete

    When both traders accept, Poke-Trade creates an Authorized Trade Record and transfers ownership. Any cash difference is handled directly between the two traders — Poke-Trade does not hold or escrow trade funds. Choose how to complete:

    STEP 1

    Build &amp; Accept

    Compare values, negotiate, and both parties accept. Poke-Trade records the agreed items, values, and terms.

    STEP 2

    In Person

    Meet up and swap. Both confirm completion in the app — ideal for shows and conventions.

    STEP 3

    Direct Shipping

    Ship directly to each other with tracking. Optional Cabrella shipping protection where available.

    STEP 4

    Verified Trade

    Premium: both ship to Poke-Trade, we verify each item, then forward to the new owners (coming soon).

    Zero Tolerance Policy

    Selling counterfeit or fake cards
    Misrepresenting card condition or grade
    Creating multiple accounts to evade bans
    Wash trading (trading with yourself)
    Manipulating trade/review scores
    Failing to ship after trade agreement
    Using stolen photos from other sellers
    Harassment or threats to other users

    Violations result in immediate account suspension and permanent ban.

    ℹ️ Important: Poké-Trade is a technology platform that documents and tracks trades with required tracking, photo proof, and a dispute window. It is not insurance and does not guarantee, credit, or reimburse the value of any trade. For collection insurance, we recommend consulting a licensed insurance professional.

    The Safest Place to Trade Cards

    7 layers of protection. Trusted traders. Required tracking and dispute review. Join the community that takes safety seriously.

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